Cargo-Planner review
A broad multimodal planner for complex freight loads, constraints and delivery sequences.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Cargo-Planner is web-based load-planning software for freight forwarders, manufacturers, airlines, logistics providers and other cargo operators. It supports 3D planning for shipping containers, trucks, trailers, pallets and air containers, with tools for importing cargo data, selecting equipment and creating editable load plans. Its audience is teams managing varied freight, mixed fleets, multi-stop deliveries or operational constraints that go beyond basic container loading.
The product’s strongest differentiator is its breadth of planning controls. Users can move cargo with drag and drop, define custom containers, trailers, road trains and equipment types, and apply axle-group, payload, height and volume constraints. Multi-stop delivery sequencing, cargo prioritization, shipment grouping, custom loading rules and segregation tables extend the workflow from placement to execution planning. Shareable load-plan links and PDF exports support communication outside the planning workspace.
Cargo-Planner also fits organizations that need to connect planning with existing logistics systems. It offers Excel, API, Cargo Library and manual cargo-data import, plus API and SDK integration options for ERP, TMS, WMS and custom portals. The product is paid and includes a 10-day trial with no credit card required. Choose it when multimodal coverage, configurable equipment and operational rules matter more than a minimal planning interface. Teams focused on one transport mode or straightforward loads may prefer a narrower tool with less configuration.
Cargo-Planner pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports 3D planning across multiple transport and equipment types
- Handles axle, payload, height, volume and loading-rule constraints
- Connects with ERP, TMS, WMS and custom portals through API and SDK options
- Where it doesn't
- Paid product with no free plan
- Its broad feature set may exceed simpler single-mode planning needs
- Custom equipment and loading rules may require more setup than standard plans
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